- Appreciate the need to manage their own behaviour before they can influence others’ behaviour- Understand the strengths and weaknesses of the various communications media available- Manage their internal and external customers and stakeholders- Explain how to deal with the difficult situations they may encounter in the office

This 5-day course will help delegates develop their strategic thinking, planning and management skills including the tactical and operational requirements for successful implementation in a banking environment. The course will deal with the tough issues of conflict management, managing change, what makes a good leader and how to motivate a team. Using interactive case studies as well as sector examples, delegates will be encouraged to share experiences and challenges to help build practical and work focused solutions which they can take back and actually use.

The core objective of the programme is to equip the executives with the skills to scan the business environment to uncover profitable business opportunities as well as develop strategies for gaining competitive advantage in an increasingly competitive business environment. Amongst others, the programme will also provide insight on leadership the best practices and behaviors that will strengthen the capacity of the executives to handle the complexities and uncertainties of managing a high performance financial institution.

Learning Objectives

After attending this course, delegates will be able to:

- Describe the main problems that are faced by a large bank;- Explain the various approaches to organisational development planning;- Analyse the current business environment and influences affecting the organisation;- Analyse resources within and external to the organisation;- Explain the various approaches to managing strategy and it place in the business plan;- Evaluate the alternative development strategies so as to recommend the one(s) most suited to the needs of the firm.- Apply a deeper understanding of strategic development plans;- Discuss objectively the risks, benefits and costs that accompany the implementation of the new strategy including managing conflict in a team;- Define approaches to managing the identified risks;- Analyse the potential impacts on his or her firm (both positive and negative) that will result from implementing the new strategy;- Design policies, systems and processes to successfully implement the emergent strategic plans;- Cover the key steps in change management

Who Should Attend

- Product/Service Managers- Newly appointed as well as established Managers and Team Leaders- Heads of Operations- Senior Bank Managers- Human Resource Managers- Operations Managers- Marketing Managers

MethodologyThe course consists of facilitated workshops, supplemented by case studies drawn from a combination of published real life examples and/or practical experience. There will also be opportunities for attendees to work in small groups to synthesise ideas and strategies and to apply the material in the context of their own organisations/departments. Open forum discussions will also be a key element.